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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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